Access Guide
Access To
- On level 1 NW corridor, on the right.
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- The most accessible route has a very easy ramp or slope, a slight ramp or slope, uneven surfaces, manual doors and automatic doors.
- There is tactile and written text signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free access via ramp into the room.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
- There is a second entrance on the right which has stepped access.
- There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 90cm.
- The door has a high visual contrast.
Teaching
- This is a lecture room.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
- The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The height of the speaker's desk/table is 94cm.
- The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
- This room has a television screen.